We are taking a break from the very busy summer during the month of August to plan for the fall storytimes. However, there is no need to change your routine! Come by the library for social time with other care givers and little ones, with extra toys and manipulatives provided by the Friends of the […]
All levels are welcome to this Hatha yoga class, which includes a guided flow of stretching, breathing and moving through yoga postures. Wear Comfortable clothing and bring mat and towel Space limited to first 24 participants.
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read St. Johns will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 P.M. Walkins will be welcome as space […]
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read of St. Johns County will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from […]
Increase your strength, balance, and flexibility with certified yoga instructor, Cynthia Gill. Ages 10+ welcome!
Due to the incoming storm, our monthly evening book discussion scheduled on Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30pm is CANCELLED. Stay safe!
Sewing series for teens and tweens grades 6-12. This is a three part series for beginner-level new sewing enthusiasts. Each class builds on the previous class. Classes are August 16, August 23, and August 30 at 3:30. Class size is limited. Parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver the first day of class. Register for […]
This program has been cancelled due to the storm and library closing. Please call the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at (904) 827-6950 with any questions you may have! Tech Volunteer David also assists library patrons twice a month on alternate Thursdays from 10:30am - 12:30pm at our Main Library in St. Augustine as well!
ACT/SAT Prep Classes at the Bartram Trail Branch library are a series scheduled on Thursday nights for 5 weeks. The sessions alternate between Math and English for the first four sessions. A practice test will be completed, and the final session will be a review. The registration fee is $50 per course. Payments can be […]
Join us for a day of remembrance of those we have lost. Prevention education will be provided by Hannah Stewart, Health Educator for St. Johns County Department of Health, and Sarah Clark, Prevention Specialist for the Hanley Foundation. This program is for teens and older, but younger ones are welcome. NARCAN will be distributed by […]
ACT/SAT Prep Classes at the Bartram Trail Branch library are a series scheduled on Thursday nights for 5 weeks. The sessions alternate between Math and English for the first four sessions. A practice test will be completed, and the final session will be a review. The registration fee is $50 per course. Payments can be […]
Celebrate the Freedom to Read. Visit the ALA website and choose a challenged title. If you need help getting a copy, contact me and I will try to help. https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2019 Limited copies available at Bartram Trail Branch. Available as an E-book or E-Audio book on Libby. Beverages and a light snack provided by the Bartram […]
Follow along with our Chair Yoga videos to increase mobility and flexibility while using some support. Space limited to the first 24 participants.
Get your child's wiggles out at our Romp & Rhyme Little Ones Story Time where you bring the energy and we bring the fun! Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement to encourage early literacy and motor skill development!
Adults are invited to join us for "The Book Club: The Next Chapter." No RSVPs are required and light refreshments will be served. Movies will be shown on our 96" screen. Thank you to the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for generously sponsoring our Movie Matinee for adults. Starring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, […]
Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills. Join us for an our Todder/PreSchool Craft in the Anastasia Library Event Room. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome at this craft time. We will work on different skills for children to develop, including scissor skills, fine […]
Need help with your orchids? Join the St. Augustine Orchid Society the first Saturday of the month from 10 am-12pm, February through October. St. Augustine Orchid Society members are available to talk with you, answer questions, and help you repot orchids. Questions about the event can be directed to 904-501-0805 or info@staugorchidsociety.org.
Unicorns are magical and mystical. So is Kasha, so let's create together! This is a not to be missed opportunity. Always a good time! All supplies provided by the Bartram Trail Branch Friends of the Library! Registration opens for this event opens August 1. Registration required and space is limited. Call the Bartram Trail Branch […]
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. If you have any questions, please contact the Children's department at 904-827-6950.
Abishek and Lakshmi will teach you the practice of meditation that can help reduce stress and negativity, while increasing patience and tolerance.
Unicorns are magical and mystical. So is Kasha, so let’s create together! This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity. Registration is required. Note: This event is for teens ages 13 – 18 only. Registration is now open! To register, please call the Bartram Trail Library at (904) 827-6960 or visit the library to talk to a staff […]
Join us as we celebrate a new school year! We will share books and music to get you fired up about going back to school. RSVP is not needed. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. Please consider joining this amazing organization. If you have any questions about […]
The St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All locations will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Book drops will remain open during this closure and our virtual services such as eBooks, databases, and downloadables are available 24/7.
Read, Enjoy, And Discuss! This month’s theme: A banned or challenged book. Snacks and drinks provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome. Our friends from Florida State College Jacksonville will join us and provide American Sign Language interpretation of our stories and songs. Please be aware: In […]
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. A perfect first storytime for babies! This gentle lapsit program features action rhymes, songs, and stories presented in a circle time format in the children's library. For babies up to 12 months; siblings welcome.
Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome. Please be aware: In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child […]
Kids, ages 7-10, are encouraged to join our Jr. LEGO Robotics class and learn how to build cool robots and program them too! Each month we will feature a different robot build using the LEGO WeDo 2.0 robotics kits. Classes are FREE and each class lasts 1 hour. Space is limited so registration is required. […]
We will be watching The Secretariat God? Runtime is 123 minutes. Rated PG. Popcorn and bottled water provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Looking for a little more challenge but still working on balance and strength? Come follow along with our hour-long intermediate chair yoga video. Space limited to first 20 participants.
Looking for a little more challenge but still working on balance and strength? Come follow along with our hour-long intermediate chair yoga video. Space limited to first 20 participants.
Have some hand-on fun with a different activity every week with Ms. Michelle! You are welcome to suggest activities that YOU would like to try at future programs. Come create!!
We will explore different musical sounds using the Chrome Music Lab website. Participants will create musical pieces. This is recommended for children ages 7-12. RSVP is required. For more information, please contact Jane Weaver at jweaver@sjcfl.us or call the library at 904-827-6950.
Young Chess players of any level are welcome to come learn and play chess with other kids. We will provide the chess sets and have tables set up in The Randolph Caldecott Children’s Room. Drop in! No RSVP required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Main Library
Join us for stories, music and movement! This session will target children ages 12 months to 3 years of age. Storytime will be lead by Ms. Robyn and Ms. Jane. All family members are welcome! We will welcome our storytime friends on a first come, first served basis until we reach capacity. RSVP is NOT […]
The Felted Owl craft previously scheduled for this time has been postponed. We will still have a different adult craft on this date and time. We hope you will join us! RSVP's allow us to have enough supplies on hand. Classes will generally run from an hour to an hour and a half. *Anastasia […]
Join us for stories, music and movement as we help to prepare children for preschool! This session will target children ages 3-5 years of age. We will focus on learning the alphabet in creative and fun ways. Storytime will be lead by Ms. Robyn and Ms. Jane. All family members are welcome! We will welcome […]
Come join us as we create wonderful fall-scented bath bombs and sugar scrubs to nourish your skin! Supplies limited to the first 20 participants.
Come help sort out the wild world of mammals as we make a huge wall of mammals of every shape and size. What makes them different? What is the same? How are we all connected? This program is for children in grades 1-5. RSVP is not required. This program is proudly sponsored by the Friends […]
Kids, ages 10-16, are encouraged to join our Main-iac Robotics Lab. Build your very own battlebot using the Lego EV3 Mindstorms system and test it out in the mini arena. Space is limited so registration is required. For more information on this exciting program, feel free to contact Program Coordinator, Katy Rosenburg, at 827-6940 or […]
Meet Barbara. A longtime local artist who will teach us to make a beautiful handpainted egg. Psanky or Ukrainian eggs are a tradition in Slavic cultures. The process takes several steps and you will be proud of your egg! You won't take your egg home for about one week, as it needs to be "finished". […]
The St. Johns County Public Library System bookmobile will be stopped at the Publix at Johns Creek Center - 210 West. Pick up requested holds, apply for a library card, and browse our mobile collection! Please note: The bookmobile staff do not carry any money and are unable to accept money for fines. You can […]
Follow along with our Chair Yoga videos to increase mobility and flexibility while using some support. Space limited to the first 24 participants.
Get your child's wiggles out at our Romp & Rhyme Little Ones Story Time where you bring the energy and we bring the fun! Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement to encourage early literacy and motor skill development!
This month's Book Lovers Book Club selection is "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge. Amazon Summary for West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge: "“Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes…” Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling […]
Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills. Join us for an our Todder/PreSchool Craft in the Anastasia Library Event Room. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome at this craft time. We will work on different skills for children to develop, including scissor skills, fine […]
Come help sort out the wild world of mammals as we make a huge wall of mammals of every shape and size. What makes them different? What is the same? How are we all connected? This program is for children in grades 1-5. RSVP is not required. This program is proudly sponsored by the Friends […]
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month - Come celebrate with us and play Bingo for Books... No card? No problem...We are happy to assist those who are library card-less, and get you signed up for the most important card in your wallet! Family friendly programming - All ages welcome!
Are you fascinated by the stars, planets, meteors, and upcoming eclipses? Learn about astronomy resources, local viewing opportunities, and much more at the Bartram Trail library on Saturday, September 9th and Saturday, September 16th. The Northeast Florida Astronomical Society and the Ancient City Astronomy Club will have members on-site from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Check […]
New to family history and ancestry research? Curious about your family tree? Join the genealogy club to meet more like minded people and learn tips and tricks on charting your ancestry.
The St. Johns County Public Library System bookmobile will be stopped at the Heritage Landing Amenity Center. Pick up requested holds, apply for a library card, and browse our mobile collection! Please note: The bookmobile staff do not carry any money and are unable to accept money for fines. You can pay your fines online, […]
Mondays at 10:15 a.m. This interactive storytime for toddlers encourages physical, social, language, and literacy development. Be prepared to laugh, move, and sing! For ages 12-36 months; siblings welcome.
Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Let's practice the alphabet together! Each week this storytime will feature a letter of the week to help children learn letter shapes and sounds. For ages 36 months through Kindergarten; siblings welcome.
The St. Johns County Public Library System bookmobile will be stopped at the Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee. Pick up requested holds, apply for a library card, and browse our mobile collection! ***Bookmobile staff may be inside Flagler Health+ Village*** Please note: The bookmobile staff do not carry any money and are unable to accept […]
All levels are welcome to this Hatha yoga class, which includes a guided flow of stretching, breathing and moving through yoga postures. Wear Comfortable clothing and bring mat and towel Space limited to first 24 participants.
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read St. Johns will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 P.M. Walkins will be welcome as space […]
Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome. Our friends from Florida State College Jacksonville will join us and provide American Sign Language interpretation of our stories and songs. Please be aware: In […]
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. A perfect first storytime for babies! This gentle lapsit program features action rhymes, songs, and stories presented in a circle time format in the children's library. For babies up to 12 months; siblings welcome.
Come join Mr. Andy and Ms. Marcia in the large meeting room for music, stories and more! This program is designed for kids ages 2-4 but all ages are welcome. Please be aware: In order to provide a better experience for everyone, we are limiting attendance at each storytime event. Please RSVP for each child […]
Tuesday, September 12 @ 4:00 PM Join Ms. Lisa and Mr. Adam for hands-on S.T.E.M. learning with LEGO fun! Each LEGO BricQ challenge uses gears, weight bricks, springs and more to set your LEGO build into MOTION! This class is for grades K-5. Registration opens August 15. Please sign up at sjcpls.org. Class is limited […]
Kids, ages 7-10, are encouraged to join our Jr. LEGO Robotics class and learn how to build cool robots and program them too! Each month we will feature a different robot build using the LEGO WeDo 2.0 robotics kits. Classes are FREE and each class lasts 1 hour. Space is limited so registration is required. […]
Ever wonder how do they get all that delicious creamy cake-stuff in that cute little ball? Join us for a fun evening of trial and error as we make cake pops for ourselves. This program is for teens only which includes students in grades 6th-12th. RSVP is required and space is very limited. The Friends […]
Come visit Ms. Michelle and friends in person at the library for Storytime! We’ll have fun with picture books, fables, songs, felt board stories, puppets, and more. Finish with a craft to take home. We’re looking forward to seeing you! No registration is necessary.
**STATUS UPDATE** This stop will take place inside the Silverleaf Amenity Center until further notice. The St. Johns County Public Library System bookmobile will be stopped at Silverleaf Amenity Center. Pick up requested holds, apply for a library card, and browse our mobile collection! Please note: The bookmobile staff do not carry any money and […]
Kids are invited to come build, code, and explore We Do robotics! Perfect for students in Grades 2 - 4...Basic reading skills are helpful.
Children ages 7 – 12 are invited to join Ms. Jane & Ms. Marcia of the St. Johns County Library System for some ukulele fun! Bring your own ukulele or check out one of ours for this introductory 5 week program. Learn chords, songs, strumming patterns, ukulele fun facts, beginning improvisation and to even sing along! Wednesdays […]
Join us at the library where tweens can socialize and have fun together, with activities including crafts, themed parties, movie nights, and more! For ages 9-12. Due to limited supplies, registration is required! Please register every child who will be in attendance. September’s Event: Watercolor Painting Registration is NOW OPEN! If you have any questions […]
This is the last Nature Detectives-Bees program of 2023 so BEE sure and join us! The Garden Club of St. Augustine is proud to bring back this fun kids workshop all about important pollinators, bees! Read the book Bee Catastrophe and work through activities to learn about the importance of bees. For a special treat, […]
Join us for stories, music and movement! This session will target children ages 12 months to 3 years of age. Storytime will be lead by Ms. Robyn and Ms. Jane. All family members are welcome! We will welcome our storytime friends on a first come, first served basis until we reach capacity. RSVP is NOT […]
This month we will read and discuss Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. Read what others are saying about this title: “Witty, endearing and greatly entertaining.” —Wall Street Journal “Don’t trust anyone, including the four septuagenarian sleuths in Osman’s own laugh-out-loud whodunit.” —Parade A top-class cozy infused with dry wit and charming characters who draw […]
Are you feeling frustrated by technology, such as how to use your laptop or your phone? Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library’s Tech Volunteer David Ross is here to help! Drop by the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library between 10:30am - 12:30pm, and head to the adult computer area - no reservations are required. Patrons will […]
Come join us for a lively discussion of various genres the first Thursday of every month! September selection: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins - Valdez
Join us for stories, music and movement as we help to prepare children for preschool! This session will target children ages 3-5 years of age. We will focus on learning the alphabet in creative and fun ways. Storytime will be lead by Ms. Robyn and Ms. Jane. All family members are welcome! We will welcome […]
Mid-day Movies is back by popular demand! This month we will be showing Secondhand Lions (RATED PG) with Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and a host of others. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of our Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Description provided by Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.: Over one unpredictable Central Texas summer in […]
The St. Johns County Public Library System bookmobile will be stopped at the RiverTown Amenity Center. Pick up requested holds, apply for a library card, and browse our mobile collection! Please note: The bookmobile staff do not carry any money and are unable to accept money for fines. You can pay your fines online, or […]
Come choose some puzzle pieces and make a pretty frame for a piece of your heart. All supplies provided by the Bartram Trail Branch Friends of the Library. Stop by the Bartram Trail Info desk to see the example. Spaces are limited. Registrations begin Aug. 15, 2023. Register by calling 904-827-6960. You must have a […]
Follow along with our Chair Yoga videos to increase mobility and flexibility while using some support. Space limited to the first 24 participants.
Get your child's wiggles out at our Romp & Rhyme Little Ones Story Time where you bring the energy and we bring the fun! Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement to encourage early literacy and motor skill development!
Craft time is open to all children and focuses on teaching scissor, glue, and coloring skills. Join us for an our Todder/PreSchool Craft in the Anastasia Library Event Room. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome at this craft time. We will work on different skills for children to develop, including scissor skills, fine […]
The St. Johns County Public Library System bookmobile will be stopped at the Publix at Murabella. Pick up requested holds, apply for a library card, and browse our mobile collection! Please note: The bookmobile staff do not carry any money and are unable to accept money for fines. You can pay your fines online, or […]
Join us using Lego Education SPIKE kits to make and try the program that pushes a boat into the water. This incorporates both building with the Legos and basic computer programming. Children are guided through the processes of building, testing, improving and upgrading their projects. The program is designed for children in grades 2-5. RSVP […]
Abishek and Lakshmi will teach you the practice of meditation that can help reduce stress and negativity, while increasing patience and tolerance. Discussion will follow meditation.
Celebrate the Freedom to Read. Visit the ALA website and choose a challenged title. If you need help getting a copy, contact me and I will try to help. https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2019 Limited copies available at Bartram Trail Branch. Many are available as an E-book or E-Audio book on Libby or Hoopla. Beverages and a light snack […]
A monthly plant exchange at the Hastings Branch Library every third Saturday of the month with Master Gardener Pam Hutcherson. Learn about a different topic every month! Please bring a plant or cutting to receive one in kind. We look forward to seeing you!
This introductory art class is for beginners. It is a 90-minute class with step by step instructions in creating oil pastel pumpkins. It's a great way to say "Hello" to fall. All materials will be provided. Please make sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy. This class is for adults. […]
Are you fascinated by the stars, planets, meteors, and upcoming eclipses? Learn about astronomy resources, local viewing opportunities, and much more at the Bartram Trail library on Saturday, September 9th and Saturday, September 16th. The Northeast Florida Astronomical Society and the Ancient City Astronomy Club will have members on-site from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Check […]
Mondays at 10:15 a.m. This interactive storytime for toddlers encourages physical, social, language, and literacy development. Be prepared to laugh, move, and sing! For ages 12-36 months; siblings welcome.
Mondays at 11:15 a.m. Let's practice the alphabet together! Each week this storytime will feature a letter of the week to help children learn letter shapes and sounds. For ages 36 months through Kindergarten; siblings welcome.
All levels are welcome to this Hatha yoga class, which includes a guided flow of stretching, breathing and moving through yoga postures. Wear Comfortable clothing and bring mat and towel Space limited to first 24 participants.
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read St. Johns will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 P.M. Walkins will be welcome as space […]
Adult ESOL classes are expanding at Bartram Trail! Our partners at Learn to Read of St. Johns County will now offer both beginner and intermediate classes, with occasional conversation classes as well. The beginner classes will be on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M. The intermediate and/or conversation classes will be on Mondays from […]